Due to a problem with the printer, there are some delays with delivery of the June 23 issue. Papers are now being delivered this afternoon, June 22, through Friday, June 24.
The Chicago Reader is published in print every other week and distributed for free to the more than 1,100 locations on this map.
The latest issue
The latest print issue of the Reader is the issue of June 23, 2022, the Summer Theater & Arts Preview special issue.
You can download the print issue as a free PDF.
The next print issue will be the issue of July, 7, 2022.
To keep up with your demand, we have expanded our print run to 60,000. Many Reader boxes including downtown and transit line locations will be restocked on the Wednesday following each issue date.
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Chicago Reader print issue dates
The Chicago Reader is published in print every other week. Issues are dated Thursday. Distribution usually happens Wednesday morning through Thursday night of the issue date. Upcoming print issue dates through December 2022 are:
7/7/20227/21/20228/4/20228/18/20229/1/20229/15/20229/29/202210/13/202210/27/202211/10/202211/24/202212/8/202212/22/2022
Download the full 2022 editorial calendar is here (PDF). See our information page for advertising opportunities.
